Decatur, GA vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Decatur leads in walk score (60 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 147). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 24,307 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+42.0 |
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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C
73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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